{"id":7309,"date":"2025-05-31T18:30:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T16:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/domacap.io\/buyers-checklist\/"},"modified":"2025-06-23T21:23:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T19:23:49","slug":"buyers-checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/domacap.io\/en\/buyers-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Buyer&#8217;s Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000; text-align: justify; line-height: 1.6;\">\n\n  <h1 style=\"color: #7D1F8C;\">Real estate buyer&#8217;s checklist<\/h1>\n\n  <p>\n Buying a property, whether to live in or invest, involves many steps. To ensure you don&#8217;t forget anything, here&#8217;s the complete checklist to follow, step by step, for a successful and stress-free property purchase. \n  <\/p>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color: #7D1F8C;\">1. Define your project<\/h2>\n  <ul>\n    <li>Primary residence, secondary residence, or rental investment?<\/li>\n    <li>Desired city, neighborhood, environment<\/li>\n    <li>Non-negotiable criteria: surface area, number of rooms, outdoor space, parking, etc.<\/li>\n    <li>Maximum project amount (including renovations and notary fees)<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color: #7D1F8C;\">2. Evaluate your budget and borrowing capacity<\/h2>\n  <ul>\n    <li>Calculate the total budget (down payment + borrowing capacity)<\/li>\n    <li>Consult several institutions or a broker<\/li>\n    <li>Estimate monthly payments and debt-to-income ratio<\/li>\n    <li>Allow for a margin for unexpected expenses<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color: #7D1F8C;\">3. Actively search for a property<\/h2>\n  <ul>\n    <li>Follow alerts on real estate platforms<\/li>\n    <li>Enlist professionals (agencies, property hunters, Domacap network)<\/li>\n    <li>Visit several properties to compare and refine your criteria<\/li>\n    <li>Analyze the technical diagnosis, environment, neighborhood<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color: #7D1F8C;\">4. Verify essential documents<\/h2>\n  <ul>\n    <li>Technical diagnostics (Energy Performance Certificate, asbestos, lead&#8230;)<\/li>\n    <li>Latest minutes of the homeowners&#8217; association meeting<\/li>\n    <li>Property tax and homeowners&#8217; association fees<\/li>\n    <li>Rental situation (if property is occupied)<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color: #7D1F8C;\">5. Negotiate and sign the preliminary contract<\/h2>\n  <ul>\n    <li>Propose a coherent price (with arguments if negotiating)<\/li>\n    <li>Include appropriate contingency clauses (loan approval, sale of another property, etc.)<\/li>\n    <li>Carefully read the preliminary contract with your notary or advisor<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color: #7D1F8C;\">6. Secure your financing<\/h2>\n  <ul>\n    <li>Prepare a solid bank application<\/li>\n    <li>Compare several offers (rates, duration, insurance)<\/li>\n    <li>Sign the loan offer after the legal waiting period<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color: #7D1F8C;\">7. Prepare for signing at the notary&#8217;s office<\/h2>\n  <ul>\n    <li>Receipt of funds request<\/li>\n    <li>Verification of the authentic deed before signing<\/li>\n    <li>Arrange home insurance and energy contracts<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color: #7D1F8C;\">8. Post-acquisition follow-up<\/h2>\n  <ul>\n    <li>Declare your change of address<\/li>\n    <li>Register the deed of ownership<\/li>\n    <li>Plan for any renovations or improvements<\/li>\n    <li>Set up property management (if investment)<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color: #7D1F8C;\">Domacap assists you at every step<\/h2>\n  <p>\n With <strong>Domacap<\/strong>, you leave nothing to chance:\n    <\/p><ul>\n      <li>Personalized advice from the definition of your project<\/li>\n      <li>Optimization of your financing<\/li>\n      <li>Verification of legal, technical, and tax aspects<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n Our comprehensive support transforms your property purchase into a secure success.\n  \n\n  <!-- Bouton CTA -->\n  <div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px 0;\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/domacap.io\/contact\/\" style=\"background-color: #7D1F8C; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 15px 30px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; border-radius: 5px;\">\n Schedule an appointment now\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color: #7D1F8C;\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n  <p>\n Following a clear and complete checklist is the key to buying with peace of mind. 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